DIRECTV’s HD receivers use a technology called SHEF that lets you control them from your home network. It’s what makes DIRECTV’s apps work, but did you know that you can use the same functions yourself? If…

Sometimes you really need to get down and dirty. The basic tests aren’t enough. You need the real information. DIRECTV receivers have three built-in tests that can help you understand what is going on inside that…

Or: Why Linkedin needs to cut it out already. Yes, there are some people who choose not to participate in social networks. While even grandparents have somehow learned the value of Facebook, other networks have…

When is a sale not a sale? Although it’s been widely reported that Samsung sold 800,000 of its new Galaxy Gear smartwatch, there’s no evidence that all those watches are actually in customer hands (or… wrists in this…

Cold weather is already gripping much of the country and it won’t be long before frozen power lines and slippery roads make for long stretches without essential services. Even if you manage to keep your lights…

HR24-700. HR44-200. D12-100. Everyone knows what the number before the dash means, but what about the number after the dash? Does it matter? The number after the dash is the manufacturer code. Back “in the day”…

Maybe you’ve heard the term and maybe you’ve never been curious before. But, with “over-the-top” streaming services like Netflix getting more popular, it’s something you might want to get familiar with. Net neutrality is the idea…

It’s the little antenna that packs a big punch. The Winegard FlatWave Air uses HD-BLADE technology to give you an outdoor antenna that’s small, easy to install, and picks up both UHF and VHF signals from an amazing…